US Bridges

Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N Spring Hill Ave · Structure no. 002962

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,742
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,742 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,113 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStanton RD
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI N Spring Hill Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.69671, -88.08818
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,742 (2024)
Projected traffic16,113 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 10,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton RD over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.